Yana Skakun
Journal
Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Venue Spotlights
25 March 2026·9 min read
Beautiful Wedding Venues in Wiltshire (2026 Guide)
Wiltshire's wedding venue landscape is extraordinary — Lacock Abbey's medieval cloisters, Bowood House's Capability Brown park, Wilton House's Palladian grandeur, and Lucknam Park's luxury spa hotel. A photographer's guide to the finest Wiltshire venues.
Read More
Family Tips
25 March 2026·6 min read
When is the best age for children's professional photos?
From newborn shoots to milestone sessions and family portraits — every age has its magic. Here's a guide to the best photography milestones for children.
Read More
Maternity
24 March 2026·5 min read
Maternity vs Newborn: Should You Book Both?
Maternity and newborn sessions each capture a very different and irreplaceable moment. Together they tell the complete story of your pregnancy and new arrival — but how do you decide whether to book one or both? An honest breakdown.
Read More
Maternity
24 March 2026·5 min read
Second Pregnancy Maternity Photos: Including Your Toddler
A second pregnancy maternity session tells a completely different story — one that includes the toddler who's about to become a big sibling. Tips for weaving your child into the session naturally and capturing the anticipation they may not fully understand.
Read More
Maternity
24 March 2026·5 min read
Gender Reveal Photography: Creative Ideas UK
Gender reveals have evolved from simple cake-cutting to elaborate events worth photographing professionally. Creative ideas for UK gender reveals — from powder explosions and balloon drops to understated intimate moments worth capturing.
Read More
Venue Spotlights
24 March 2026·9 min read
Wedding Photography in Bristol: Harbourside, Clifton & Beyond
Bristol is one of England's most vibrant and architecturally diverse wedding cities — the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Georgian crescents of Clifton village, Brunel's SS Great Britain, and a thriving harbourside. A complete guide to Bristol wedding photography.
Read More
Wedding Tips
24 March 2026·8 min read
Land's End Elopement Photography: At England's Dramatic Atlantic Edge
Land's End at the tip of the Penwith Peninsula is the most literally elemental location in England for an elopement — sheer granite cliffs dropping into the Atlantic, the Longships Lighthouse on the horizon, and nothing but open ocean to the west. A guide to eloping at England's edge.
Read More
Venue Spotlights
24 March 2026·7 min read
Polhawn Fort Wedding Photography: Cornwall's Clifftop Military Venue
Polhawn Fort is one of England's most dramatic and exclusive wedding venues — a Napoleonic coastal defence battery converted into a private wedding venue on Cornwall's Rame Peninsula, with views across Plymouth Sound to Dartmoor.
Read More
Venue Spotlights
24 March 2026·7 min read
Kynance Cove Engagement Photography: Cornish Turquoise Waters
Kynance Cove on the Lizard Peninsula is Cornwall at its most spectacular — stacks of serpentine rock, turquoise water almost too vivid to be real, white sand, and coastal paths that feel like another world. An engagement photographer's complete guide.
Read More
Venue Spotlights
24 March 2026·8 min read
St Ives Wedding Photography: Cornwall's Most Romantic Fishing Town
St Ives in west Cornwall is one of Britain's most beautifully located wedding destinations — a medieval fishing harbour with cobbled lanes, the Tate St Ives overlooking Porthmeor beach, and extraordinary Atlantic light that photographers travel from across the world to capture.
Read More
Venue Spotlights
24 March 2026·10 min read
Cornwall Wedding Photography: Celtic Coast, Tin Mines & Sea Views (2026)
Cornwall is one of Britain's most sought-after wedding destinations — dramatic Atlantic coastline, ancient Celtic landscape, turquoise coves, and characterful venues from clifftop forts to walled gardens. A photographer's complete guide to Cornish weddings.
Read More
Portrait Tips
24 March 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for Anniversary Photos: Couples Styling Guide
From milestone dressing to seasonal palettes and coordination as a couple — everything you need to plan beautiful outfits for your anniversary photoshoot.
Read More
Photography Blog — Tips, Guides & Inspiration
Welcome to the photography blog by Yana Skakun — a professional photographer based in Cambridge, England. This journal covers everything from practical wedding planning guides and engagement session advice to family photoshoot tips, newborn photography guides, portrait session prep, and venue spotlights across Cambridgeshire, London, and East England.
Whether you're a couple planning your wedding, a family getting ready for a seasonal portrait session, or a professional preparing for a headshot shoot — you'll find honest, experience-based advice here. Every article is written from real sessions and years of capturing life's most meaningful moments across England.